FACTS ONLY: What is the Human Security Act of 2007?

In a country dazed by crisis or terrorism, what does the anti-despot Constitution offer against lawless elements aside from Martial Law?

Infographic by Rappler

Humanism is Philippines' next Political Virtue

There is a growing community of non-believers in the catholicized Philippines, and only time will tell their potential to forward secularism as a political entity.  

CO-EXIST WITH THEISTS? Red Tani, President of Filipino Freethinkers, on Humanists and conservative religious blocs

ISO-certified mining firms face closure

The result of the mining audit divides the issue as to whether the Department of Environmental and Natural Resources (DENR) should prioritize the economic advantages of the mining industry or address the environmental woes that arise from its operations.

(photo courtesy of Erik de Castro, Reuters. February 9, 2017)

Mining Audit: a Summary of Data

CLOSED: 23 mining firms

There are five mining firms that have secured an ISO certificate, and three others have yet to secure theirs.

How many coup d'etats did we face?

MANILA, Philippines — Malacanang is anticipating a suspected coup d'etat against President Rodrigo Duterte, stemming from dissent on his war against the illegal drug trade and the first impeachment case filed by a Magdalo representative.

(photos from AFP and Ben Nabong of Rappler)

Ice shelf nears detachment off Antarctica

(UPDATED) A fissure has damaged an ice shelf in Antarctica, signaling the potential sea level rise if other ice shelves leave glaciers vulnerable.

(photo courtesy of John Sonntag, NASA)

Antarctica's Melting Point

Why should Filipinos be worried?

Talong in the Court: What's the dispute in agriculture?

(Written for the Department of Science and Technology's "writeshop" in celebration of the 2016 National Biotechnology Week. Written last November 23, 2016.)

Late dictator to be buried in Heroes' Cemetery

The Supreme Court (SC) on Tuesday has allowed to transfer the preserved remains of late president Ferdinand Emmanuel Edralin Marcos Sr. from the Marcos mausoleum in Ilocos Norte to the Libingan ng mga Bayani (Heroes' Cemetery) in Taguig City.

Challenging Lopez' Advocacy in DENR

What follows is an extension of an article in the Green Page section of the LPU Independent Sentinel, written by Chloe Isler.

DOST hopes to increase science journalists

The Pink Merman goes to DOST in Taguig

LPU-M Green Page Editor

The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) on Tuesday invited campus journalists for a science journalism writeshop to provide pointers in handling scientific stories.

President Duterte signs Freedom of Information

It took former president Benigno Aquino III six years, but newly-elected President Rodrigo Roa Duterte has finally signed a Freedom of Information order on the third week of his presidency.

China insistent, Philippines cautious after ruling

Twelve days have passed since the ruling of the Permanent Court of Arbitration and China remains insistent that the arbitral tribunal's decision is not legally binding and is null and void.

Coal dust probable threat to massive coral damage

Location of the Great Barrier Reef

Through coal transport and the possibility of a shipping disaster, Australian researchers found that corals exposed to coal dust died within two weeks.

Totten Glacier risks sea level rise

"Roughly the size of France."

A glacier in East Antarctica is eroding underneath due to impending climate change.

Hours away before election results

Today marks history for the incoming administration as the nationwide populace cast their votes with Duterte, Santiago, and Roxas leading most surveys, Binay and Poe remain on the bottom.